Southern Pine – “Way Back Home” -The song that inspired the title of the piece, Southern Pine’s track about journeying home is delightful. It teases some genre differences, all while capturing an honest sense of a journey home. I find the more melodic …
3 Must Hear Tracks
TOLDEDO – “Bath” The shoe gaze vibes are strong on this one. The guitar intro is dreamy and sets the stage for a track that drips with a nostalgic vibe. The Brooklyn duo are readying a EP for early next year, and we …
Relax with a book, coffee, and these neoclassical blessings
Pursohn – “End Piano” -The thoughtful piano work of Pursohn is fascinating to me. There are quaint elements that make the song unfold just little bits at a time. The melody doesn’t repeat much, so you’re constantly wondering where it might be going. …
Multi-faceted folk music of Fox and Bones
Fox and Bones – “Welcome Home” -There are a few unique elements to the modern folk moment; hand claps, gang vocals, and that drum with the cymbal clang on it. Really the only thing this song is missing is a jangly banjo. That …
Find your new favorite songwriter – A playlist of rising stars!
Cam Monroe – “I’ll Never Forget You” -This is a beautiful love song. The songwriting reminds me of Ben Rector, which is high praise. It’s a quaint style that really pulls the listener in. It’ll probably make you think of someone special. Go …
Five tracks for your moon-lit dance party
Bear Paw – “Moonshaped” -I don’t know if they have a genre description for this song, so I’m calling it Americana. There’s definitely some old school rock guitar action here. But more than that, it’s just a really great feel good song. It …
Stunning Tracks For Your Thursday
Yoste – “Blue” Australian artist Yoste (pronounced ‘lost’) has a definite talent to grab listeners from various preferences and make them fall in love. His style is soulful, electro, and delicate. There is such a refreshingly unique mix of styles, that it is hard to …
Five Indie Rock Jams you need to expand your horizons
Wharves- “Mo’s Desert Clubhouse” -Something about the “puttin on the Ritz” vibe about this song spoke to us on an existential level. It’s snappy and has shades of the 80s, yet somehow manages to hit us with a powerful modern punch. We’re happy …
4 Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Carmen Brandy – “Good Enough” There is so much to like about the music of 19 year old Carmen Brandy. Her spirited vocals remind us of a more indie Taylor Swift, while her genuine songwriting reveals a passionate and sincere artist who is finding her niche in …
Five Need-to-know Indie Pop Acts
Ida Rose – “Talk About Myself” -Maybe I’m just one of those smarmy media types, but I don’t usually have trouble talking about myself. Yet at the same time, I find Rose’s lyrics here about social anxiety quite familiar. As an introvert, this …
